reinstalling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of installing software or an operating system again on a device.

  - "After encountering several errors, I had to reinstall the operating system."
  - "The new software update requires you to reinstall the application."

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Variants

List of all variants of reinstalling that leads to same result
reinstall , reinstallation , reinstallations , reinstalled , reinstalling , reinstalls

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Etymology

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From the verb 'install' plus the prefix 're-' meaning 'again'.

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Trivia

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1. Reinstalling an operating system can take several hours, depending on the size of the system and the speed of the computer.

2. Reinstalling software can sometimes resolve issues that cannot be fixed through other means, such as updating drivers or repairing files.

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Related Concepts

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1. Upgrade: An upgrade involves installing a newer version of software or an operating system, while reinstalling is the process of installing the same version again.

2. Restore: Restoring involves recovering data or settings from a backup, while reinstalling involves installing software or an operating system from scratch.

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Culture

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Reinstalling is a common practice in computer technology and is often necessary when software or hardware issues arise.

How to Memorize "reinstalling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the process of uninstalling and then reinstalling software on a computer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reinstalling' with the idea of starting fresh or restoring something to its original state.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R-E-I-S-T-A-L-L' to remember the meaning: Replace, Erase, Install, Start, Test, Apply, License, and Launch.

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